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[quote=Anonymous]I've got some experience at the elementary level from volunteering to help with admissions events at my children's school over several years, and related discussions with the admissions team.

At my children's school, there are several parent volunteers who work hard to make themselves available to admitted families and answer any questions they might have.  There is also one all-families event where you'll have a chance to talk to the admissions people, teachers, and lots of other parents.  If you are unsure about your decision, definitely call the admissions team to ask for more feedback.  In my experience, they are happy to set up additional conversations and meetings with whoever might help you make an informed decision - other parents, reps from particular groups, teachers, etc.  My personal experience from talking to newly admitted families is that about 90% of parents seem confident in their decision, but about 10% need more info.  Just ask for help, because the admissions team will be happy to help you with more info.

One caution - The admissions teams are under immense time pressure after the first wave of offers goes out, because they really need to know who is going to turn the school down, so they can go to the wait list quickly.  So if you are uncertain, it really will help to convey that to the admissions team immediately and very directly, so they can get you the info you need to make a final decision.  If you instead spend a week mulling your choices before contacting the admissions team to ask for more info, they will be less able to help you and might have less patience.

Good luck!  It's a stressful process for everyone, even if you are lucky enough to have good choices.  [/quote]

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